CAT Scan (CT)
CAT scans are a series of images that are made by a highly sophisticated computer and X-ray machine. CAT scans give more detailed pictures of bone and soft tissue organs than ordinary X-rays. For most patients, a contrast agent (dye) will be injected into a vein. It is used to outline blood vessels or fill up organs of the body such as the liver or kidneys so they can be seen more easily.
The results of the test will help your doctor recommend the best treatment for you.
Location, hours and contact information
Aberdeen Hospital
Tel: 902-752-7600 ext 2920
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-567-7778
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (outpatient booking times)
Cobequid Community Health Centre
Tel: 902-869-6102
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Colchester East Hants Health Centre
Tel: 902-893-4321
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Tel: 902-667-5400 ext 6156
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dartmouth General Hospital
Tel: 902-465-8598
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Halifax Infirmary
Tel: 902-473-3618
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
Tel: 902-258-1922
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
South Shore Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-527-5227
Hours
Monday to Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Martha's Regional Hospital, main level 1
Tel: 902-867-4500 ext 4524
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Valley Regional Hospital
Tel: 902-679-3819 ext 2
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Victoria Building - QEII
Tel: 902-473-3618
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Tel: 1-877-742-2571
Hours
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How do I get an appointment?
A referral from your doctor is required.
How do I cancel/change my appointment?
Please call 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your appointment and service.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
*The DI Re-Book line does not currently connect patients to the IWK Health Centre. If you're trying to re-book or cancel an IWK Diagnostic Imaging appointment, you must call one of the following numbers:
- For IWK Ultrasound: (902) 470-8970
- For IWK MRI: (902) 470-7027
- For IWK X-Ray, CT, Bone Density, or Nuclear Medicine: (902) 470-7962
Resources
Wait times
Current average wait times for CAT Scan (CT) with us can be found HERE.
